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Ray

Ray July 2021

Ray’s favorite times of the day are mealtimes. He doesn’t have a favorite food because he loves all food. His signature high-pitched food squeak has earned him the nickname “R2D2” and might even be heard from a galaxy far, far away. 

Ray absolutely loves training. Since he is highly food motivated, he’s always ready to participate in an afternoon training session. Sometimes during these sessions, he will make a nest while patiently waiting for his turn.  

Ray also has been exploring the outdoor habitat more over time. In the past, he would go out only to come right back in. Now he will take his time outside, walking around with his group mates. He will even nap outside on the structures on sunny days. Ray is getting bolder with age and has been displaying more and asserting his dominance within his group. 

Chimp Chatter Featuring Ray

Celebrating RAY’s 16th birthday! 

August 11, 2024

Ray came to Project Chimps when he was just 9 years old. He lives in the Laurie & Carlee McGrath Chateau Villa alongside several other youngsters which can lead to some interesting dynamics! 

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Health Update: Ray

December 10, 2022

Recently Ray cut his lower lip; we don’t know how he did it but he presented the injury to staff. Which got us curious about just how long chimps could heal versus humans.

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Chimps Leo & Ray’s Excellent Adventure

February 7, 2020

The day started out routinely, with our team checking on the
chimps, feeding their breakfast and cleaning their enclosures. But then the radios start squawking as the chatter between caregivers becomes an excited cacophony.

The message finally became clear: “Leo is outside!”

Chimpanzee Caregiver Samantha Jones recounts the story of former research chimps Leo and Ray’s brave first steps into the forest at Project Chimps.

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Ray FACTS

Male

Date of Birth

08/11/2008

Arrival Date

03/21/2018

Fun Facts

  • Ray has a very high-pitched food squeak that has earned him the nickname “R2D2!”

Favorite Things

Ray is a fan of juice and would simply request as much of it as he can possibly get!

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